There are some cookies and desserts that are a bit pretentious. They call for a laundry list of ingredients, expensive nuts, numerous steps and hours of time. They are considered “special occasions” treats. Those are best saved for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
Then you have anginetti. The little, humble anginetti. They are so easy and versatile, that I am almost guaranteed that when the mood strikes for something sweet, I am certain to have all the ingredients in the house. Don’t like or have lemon in the house? No problem, you can make these with orange, vanilla, anise, rum… They are surprisingly soft and airy that when scooping them out after they have been chilled, you might think that they will be hard, but they are not at all. So soft and melt in your mouth…They go great with a good cup of coffee or a nice, hot tea. These are so easy and generally liked by everyone that these are perfect for those (dreaded!) office parties! Bring a tray of these and you’re sure to please all your co-workers and bosses. These can be baked a few days in advanced, stored in an airtight container and iced the day of your party or get-together.
Lemon Anginetti - Yields 32 cookies
2 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder Zest of one lemon Pinch of salt 1⁄2 cup sugar 1 stick butter, softened 3 large eggs 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon extract Glaze 3 cups confectioners' sugar 2 – 4 teaspoons milk 1 teaspoon lemon extract Sprinkles of your choosing Directions:
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Francesca
12/18/2017 10:55:45 am
Sometimes we overcomplicate things, recipes included! Buon Natale Maria!
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